Cookbook Project

Library Holdings

Central Oklahoma Chapter

The purpose of the American Historical
Society of Germans from Russia is to bring together people interested
in the history of Germans from Russia. Through a better understanding of
Germans from Russia, we will promote a better appreciation of their
history and the preservation of their culture through their descendants.

Check out the latest newsletter: June 2015 - click on newsletter on the left and read all about upcoming events and those that have occurred in the last few months.

Fairview Mennonite
Brethren Church, 1600 E. State Road, Fairview, OK, on State Highway 58 going
east out of town.

The meeting will officially start at 10am, but you are
welcome to come earlier to help set up at 9am and/or start visiting with
friends and new acquaintances. The noon meal is potluck so please bring some
food if possible. Any ethnic German/Russian foods would definitely be
appreciated. Drinks and tableware will be provided.

In the morning, we will have two presentations. Jon
Reiff, a member of our chapter, will be sharing experiences and photos of
visiting relatives in Germany who had immigrated back to Germany from Russia. For
the next presentation, we know there are many families living in Fairview and
surrounding areas whose ancestors settled as part of the opening of the
Cherokee Strip. Archivist Mr. Aaron Preston of the Cherokee Strip Regional
History Center in Enid will be giving a presentation about the Cherokee Strip
and also introduce the resources available in Enid.

In the afternoon we will have several items including
one presentation. Freddie Baker will announce the winner(s) of the yearly Scholarship
contest and give more information about the cookbook being put together. Howard Foote, the president will give a condensed
presentation of 2000 years of Christian History which is a big part of the faith
of our ancestors. We will conclude with a report of the Convention at Billings
Montana by our 1st Vice president, Harold Penner.The public is welcome, so bring the whole
family and also invite your friends whether or not they have German/Russian
ancestry.